Picture this: cats aboard ships, keeping pests away, or in trenches, saving food by catching mice. Soldiers developed special bonds with these cats, many of whom became cherished mascots.
Around 500,000 cats joined the Great War effort. Some were trained to detect mustard gas, while others served on naval vessels. Let's remember these unsung heroes, like Togo, Ching, Pincher, Martinpuich, Pitouchi, Spark Plug, and Tabby, who brought luck and companionship to the troops.
Imagine the challenges these cats faced, surviving on army scraps or orphaned like Pitouchi. Their contributions remain unknown, so let's take a moment to appreciate and thank them for what they did.
Lest we forget the gunner in Cambrin, France, in 1918, with his regimental cat, a testament to the bond between soldiers and their furry comrades.
